10 December 2023 – 10:15

Systems Update
Johannesburg Water is currently experiencing a significant increase in demand throughout the system, resulting in an impact on the overall bulk supply.

South Hills tower
The tower is currently empty and providing supply through bypass mode. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone, especially in high- lying areas. Normal pumping will resume as soon as the supply pressure improves. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the system and further updates will be provided.

Midrand Systems
Most Midrand systems are currently stable, however, the Rabie Ridge reservoir is experiencing high demand and water levels are currently low. The reservoir is currently supplying at 30% while the tower remains on bypass mode. Poor pressure to no water can be expected in parts of the supply zone including Klipfonteinview. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the system for improvements.

Alexander Park reservoir
The reservoir improved overnight and is supplying normally, however, the demand is high. Certain areas of the supply zone may experience poor supply pressure while the system recovers.

Eagles Nest reservoir
The reservoir is critically low due to increasing demand and poor supply pressure. Poor pressure is expected in high-lying areas, however, the system has been reconfigured to boost the supply.

Linden 1 reservoir and tower
The reservoir level continues to be low, however, the supply is normal. The tower showed improvement overnight and is also supplying normally. Poor pressure may be expected in both systems as they remain low.

Soweto Systems
The Soweto systems remained stable during the day under the heatwave conditions but will be affected by overnight throttling (reducing pressure and flow). The bulk supply remains restricted as a Water Demand management strategy. The Zondi reservoir supply is currently at 60%, while the Power Park reservoir supply is at 50%. Areas fed by the Zondi, Doornkop and Power Park reservoirs are affected by low pressure, while high-lying areas are affected by no water. Bramfischerville is supplying at 50%, and poor pressure to no water is expected most parts of the area. Customers in phases 7 and 9 will experience poor pressure to no water. Certain areas supplied by Protea Glen tower and direct feeds – are experiencing poor pressure to no water. Johannesburg Water is monitoring and investigating the situation.

Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally.
• Brixton tower: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs are critically low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zones. However, the outlets to both reservoirs are fully opened. Hursthill 1 reservoir has been configured to boost supply.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally.

Residents are requested to observe level-1 water restrictions which are implemented from 1 September to 31 March. These restrictions prohibit the use of hosepipes to water gardens, wash cars, clean driveways, as well as fill up swimming pools and water features between 06:00 and 18:00. Instead, the use of greywater is encouraged.

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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing